CarveWright User's Forum Forum - Recent Topics

Happy Mother's Day 2026

Oscar L. — Tue, 05 May 2026 18:24:31 +0000

Happy Mother's Day 2026

Image generated using AI Flux01.Schnell. Depth map generated using Marigold AI depth map generator. Model created in Blender.

height map image pattern in zip file.

Happy carving!

R/ Oscar

Mothers-Day-2026-height-map-image-ai-generated-base.zip

Craftsman CompuCarve System for sale

rodhargrave — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:24:53 +0000

Craftsman CompuCarve System for Sale

We are offering a Craftsman CompuCarve System for sale. This unit was owned by my father-in-law and saw very little use before his passing. This unit is located in Santa Clarita, CA.

Condition and Usage

The machine is in excellent condition, having been used only a handful of times. Originally, we considered integrating it into our sign business, but after purchasing a larger CNC machine, we never needed to set up the CompuCarve System.

Included Parts and Accessories

All necessary parts to set up the unit are included.
Three engraving bits are provided, all of which appear unused and in brand-new condition.
The router bit set is included; only two bits have been used, while the remaining bits still have their protective rubber covers.

Contact Information

If you or anyone you know is interested in learning more about the Craftsman CompuCarve System, please reach out via email at rhargrave@sbtsantaclarita.com.

$100 parts machine near Chiefland Florida

Anonymous — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:27:07 +0000

Older gentleman got this on a trade several years ago and its just been sitting in his workshop in the box. Only 6 hours and 36 minutes on cut motor. Version shows 1.132.06784. The glue on the sandpaper belt has let go. Its the old style with the bit chucks with the crossmembers and old chuck. Does not come with reader nor memory card but DOES have original box and 2 scanner probes for some reason. I thought someone could use it for a parts machine or repair the belt. If you are interested, please let me know and I will put you in contact w Stanley.

Easter T-rex

richard hostedler — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:14:49 +0000

Really neat Easter pattern posted by Oscar on the CarveDepot.

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Lost files

Anonymous — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:25:20 +0000

I have Designer 3,4 and 5 on my system. I recently realized that anything that was created in Designer 3 cannot be seen in 4 or 5. When I try to open them, the files do not appear in the menu. I currently need o put an old Designer 3 file into Designer 5. Any ideas on how to do that?

Sliding plate set

Anonymous — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:40:36 +0000

During set up, after the bit touches the side plate it looks for the surface. I get a message that says ensure sliding plate is set (1) retry (2) abort. The sliding plate is in the proper position. I've tried multiple times. I've formatted the memory card and uploaded the file with a different name. I still get the same message. This same file was used for a different carving about a week ago. The current version has had minor changes made to it. ???????????????

Happy St Patricks Day 2026

Oscar L. — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 20:54:42 +0000

Happy St Patricks Day 2026.

Searching for the leprechaun's pot of gold. Grayscale height map image pattern for your carving fun.

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New User - Want to Learn about building Jigs

Anonymous — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:51:04 +0000

Can anyone give me some guidance on building jigs to use on the Raven ?

is there still a free program to design?

Anonymous — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:14:34 +0000

i may have my old machine fixed

Golden Oldie

alpmeadow — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 01:04:23 +0000

Hey Calling in from Canada, West Coaster now formerly from the Canadian Rockies. Bought my Carvewright B machine in 2006, still working but no hours, meter never worked? Now part of Mens Shed where I will let other Golden grumpies use my machine if it holds out. Several Questions:

1. Have Designer 1.188 still in use on an old win 10 computer, my 2nd computer with win 11, reset and lost Designer setting on it, am I out of luck?

2. If I purchase Designer 5 does centerline text carve still work on it?

3. Any other tricks or tips on setting up designer 5 on a old machine.

4. Any thoughts on that free G-coder uses on other machines, ie the Good, Bad or Ugly.

Have a Great Day

Cheers

Irv G